Hi everyone,

Does anyone know where I can change or customize my helmet foam?

I have a GIVI X16 and it is fine for short trips. For longer ones, the compression pain comes in after an hour.
And it really hurts until I have to stop, remove the helmet and let it settle down.

I really should get another helmet but kinda got use to this one and trying to save a bit of $

Thanks,

Arai and AGV shells are not as wide as Shoei.
Haven't tried enough Bell to comment.

I had similar compression problem with my HJC full face, XL size.
you will know it only after 1 to 2 hours of ride... damn painful.

End up getting a Shoei L size and fits just nice, no more compression problem.

Bro @alexei made a very good suggestion. I took a spoon and a rather rounded blunt metal handle and compress "pressed" down the foam area where the pain occurs.

Viola, compression pain no more. Bliss. Now can ride for hours without any discomfort with balaclava.

Narrowing down to Shoei or Arai now. Most likely Arai, need the airflow unless i go with goggles...

Bell closing their HQ in US for "further consolidation" so bear in mind about the brand support in the near future, (in case you want to change visor and such)

shoei tak kasi freebie ke? 

Indeed

The problem is some borderline case. Fits decent at the shop but not after 1 hour of using it. It's incredible difficult for me to get a helmet to fit as well, as I'm borderline S and M size. New M might fit well but loosens fast after 6 months of wear like my MT Atom.

HJC and AGVs tend to be more on the slim size, so in my case the Rpha 70 in M fits perfect. The same HJC F70 in M don't fit at all despite supposedly having the same head shape.....got real uncomfortable in less than 10 mins.

My Zeus in M size on the other hand is a bit loose on the crown but insists on shearing off my ears every time I need to take it off.

By right , you should put on the helmet and go sit on your bike...so you'd be able to also check if the viewing angles all work with your riding position. Nothing is worst than a helmet that restricts shoulder checks or a brow that is too low/thick that you can't see overhead traffic lights.

Why did they rejected your helmet though? Was it they were simply too busy or your helmet is too old or condition too bad?

Ironically the cheap helmets have foam that lasts almost forever, while the premium/expensive ones tend to turn to dust after a short time. The replacement liners costs a bomb.

If Malaysia has the incentive/tax rebate for helmets like they do in some countries, riders would be more happy to change their lid every couple of years. It's for safety anyway.